Cafe Lotus - Gianyar

Although it appears in various guides on Bali, and word of mouth always gives it a place, it does not stand out as the best food on the island, although we found it more than acceptable. The restaurant is fully integrated into the complex of buildings that make up the entrance to the Pura Saman Saraswati temple, and there is no better place to enjoy the food and the views of the lotus pond and the temple than the table they offered us. The service, as all over Bali, was very fast and efficient, and the sharing portions were more than enough. We have to keep in mind, however, that like almost all oriental food, it is quickly digested, so in a couple of hours we will be hungry again. Cold Bintang beers accompanied the series of dishes we ordered to share and get a general idea of the cuisine of the place. One of the dishes was like our tapas, a selection of small bites called Makanan Ringan, which included Lemper (rice and chicken), Sambal Udang (spicy shrimp), Pepes Ikan (fish cooked in banana leaf), Tumis Terung (stir-fried eggplant), Tahu Bergedel (fried tofu cakes), and Rujak (Bali-style pickled fruit). We then continued with Ayam Sisit, marinated chicken breast with sayur lodeh (vegetables cooked in coconut milk) and slightly spicy cooked rice. To finish, we had Sate Lilit Kambing, Balinese-spiced grilled lamb skewers with coconut chips, Balinese vegetable lawar, rice, and sambal, the spicy sauce. The price is not high, nor low. It's not like eating street food that can cost about 2 euros per person. Here, being a tourist spot, the price goes up to about 16 euros per person. However, the setting is well worth it.

If you are in Ubud and want to eat at possibly the best restaurant in Ubud, I recommend Cafe Lotus, located on the main street of Ubud. For around €12 per person (including beer), you can eat very well here. The dishes that stand out on the menu in my opinion are the chicken curry with couscous and the Tamarind tuna, simply delicious. I tried other dishes, but without a doubt, the two that I mentioned surpass the others by far. The portions are generous, the service is very good, with decent English speaking and helpful staff. The wine list is not extensive, but it suffices, although don't expect to find a Spanish-style wine list, as there are more wines from other regions that are not Spanish or French. However, they have decent mixed drinks and a variety of cocktails, which is always appreciated after dinner. The desserts are also good, with a normal selection of options, not very extensive, and mixing Western-inspired desserts with more traditional ones. Additionally, you can enjoy a Balinese dance show at the back of the restaurant, which is always a nice touch. The restaurant is mostly frequented by Western tourists, but you may still find some Indonesians there. The prices, although affordable for Western tourists, may be quite high for the average Indonesian, making it less likely to spot them there. Although the prices are higher than what a typical meal in Indonesia would cost (you can eat well for roughly €1-2), what you pay there for a dinner for four is about the same as what you would pay for one person at a similar restaurant in Madrid. In conclusion, this is a highly recommended place to go if you are in Ubud and want to dine at a restaurant that offers a different culinary experience than the usual in the city. Lastly, it is advisable to make a reservation, especially for dinner.

Even though it is featured in several Bali guides and word of mouth always recommends it, this restaurant doesn't stand out as the best food on the island, but it is still more than acceptable. The restaurant is seamlessly integrated into the buildings that make up the entrance to the temple of Pure Saman Saraswati, offering a perfect place to enjoy the food and views of the lotus pond and temple from the table they provided us. The service, as is typical in Bali, was quick and efficient, and the portions for sharing were ample. It's important to note that the food, like most Eastern cuisine, is easily digestible, so you may find yourself hungry again in a couple of hours. We enjoyed some cold Bintang beers with the series of dishes we ordered to share, giving us a good overview of the kitchen's offerings. One of the dishes, similar to tapas, was a selection of small bites called Makanan Ringan, including Lemper (rice and chicken), Sambal Udang (spicy prawns), Pepes Ikan (fish baked in a silver leaf), Tumis Terung Salsa (eggplant stir-fry), and Lihulit Bergezon (bacon-wrapped sausages). While street food in Bali can cost around 2 euros per person, dining at this restaurant cost tourists around 16 euros per person. However, the ambiance and surroundings make it well worth the price.

If you go to ubud, and you want to eat where it is, possibly, the best ubud restaurant, I recommend you lotus coffee, on the main street of ubud. for about 12 by beard (including beer) you can eat very, very well. the dishes that I intend to highlight in the menu are the curly chicken with the couscous and the atn tamarind, simply delicious. try other dishes, but surely the two I mentioned go a lot on the dems. the quantities are good, the service very good, with a passive iningls, helpful and diligent wine letter, is not very wide, but it does not experience finding a letter in the Spanish style, since the wines of other latitudes that are not Spanish or French. That is, they have decent combinations and variety in terms of cocktails, which is always appreciated to have something to drink after dinner. desserts are also good, with a list of normal options, not very wide, and that mixes desserts of Western inspiration (well achieved) with something more traditional, if queris can enjoy a spin of Balinese dance that they do in the background, in a decoration/templo/ruins that is always appreciated. I guess it's like tpico and guiri for them like the tables of flamenco in spaa, but don't demerit you have the option to accommodate you in tables with chairs, or if you prefer (and there is room) on the side terrace where you sit on a floor directly the place is frequented mainly by western tourists, but as it is possible to find algn indonesium although the prices are more high than a normal man could cost